Author Interview | S. E. Wendel

Elle M Drew is an avid writer and reader of spicy fantasy and paranormal romance. Her career began with fanfiction and took off from there. Elle infuses a touch of magic into all of her work.

When she isn’t busy writing, Elle lives with her husband and two children in Okinawa, Japan. She always has iced coffee and a stack of bullet journals on hand for impromptu writing and plotting sessions, and she always has instrumental music playing.

After twenty steamy and extraordinary years of writing fanfiction, she’s finally publishing her own books where a magical blend of fantasy and the paranormal mix with dark romance… with an adult, sexy spin, of course.

CONNECT WITH ELLE ONLINE:

https://www.instagram.com/ellemdrewwrites/

https://www.tiktok.com/@ellemdrewwrites

https://linktr.ee/ellemdrew

READ NOW: https://www.ellemdrew.com/books/

AUTHOR BLOG: https://www.ellemdrew.com/authorlinks/

Hear that sound? It's me squealing and swooning over the opportunity to sit down with the one and only Emily Rath!

Fresh off the release of PUCKING WILD - the latest in her Jacksonville Rays Hockey series - and the follow up to the viral sensation (and straight up deliciousness) that is Pucking Around...

I'm so grateful to Emily for coming to hang out and have a fireside - well, oceanside in both our cases - chat about all things Indie Romance, becoming a number one bestselling author, the learnings of rapid expansion, and of course we swooned over Tess & Ryan in PUCKING WILD, which is out now!

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Emily Rath is an international bestselling author of fantasy and romance. Born in Florida and raised in Kentucky, she is a former university professor, holding PhDs in Political Science and Peace Studies. Her works include the Amazon Charts bestselling Jacksonville Rays Hockey romance series and the Second Sons Regency romance series. She currently lives in Florida with her husband, son, and cat. They regularly comb the local beaches looking for shark teeth.

Author Photo Credit: Jennifer Catherine Photography 

START READING PUCKING WILD: https://a.co/d/ckYyY6Q

My name is Tess Owens and my life is officially on fire. I never thought dancing at my best friend’s wedding would be the match to light the flames. But with one lingering touch, one longing look…and one sneaky caterer holding a camera phone, my almost ex-husband is ready to torch my entire life. Unwilling to face the heat, I do what I do best: I run. Straight into the arms of Rachel and her team of NHL hockey players. One player stands apart from the rest. Jacksonville Rays star forward Ryan Langley is out with an injury. I get the surprise of my life when he shows up at my door, declaring himself my roommate. Now I have six weeks to launch a new business. Six weeks to fight for my freedom…all while fighting my growing attraction to this All-American sweetheart with a charming smile and a career on the rise. Did I mention he’s ten years younger than me? Ryan doesn’t need my drama. And we have nothing in common. But it’s getting harder to deny the way he makes me feel. Wild. Fun. Free. I want to believe him when he says age is just a number. I want to believe that our pasts don’t define us forever. But first I have to stop running. I have to face my fears. With one innocent dance, Ryan Langley helped me start this fire. What if we’re meant to fan these flames? What if, together, we’re meant to burn?

PUCKING WILD is a spicy MF reverse age gap hockey romance with positive plus size and bisexual representation. This is Book Two in the international bestselling Jacksonville Rays Hockey series. The series starts with Rachel’s story, which begins in the spicy prequel novella THAT ONE NIGHT.

LINKS + WHERE TO CONNECT WITH EMILY RATH:

https://emilyrathbooks.com

 https://www.instagram.com/emilyrathauthor/

 https://linktr.ee/emilyrathbooks

I'm so excited to bring you the WONDERFUL Juliette Cross in this episode - she is a multi-published author of fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary romance.

We're grabbing a cuppa and chatting about Juliette's career, indie romance author life, her incredible (and recently completed STAY A SPELL series) and so much more...

https://juliettecross.com/

 https://www.patreon.com/juliettecrossauthor

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliettecrossauthor/

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliettecrossauthor

Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370204226437408/

Pinterest: https://pin.it/6ycayM2

Start reading here: https://a.co/d/3jH29m2

From STAY A SPELL Book 1: What's the worst thing that can happen to a werewolf? Unable to shift for three months, Mateo Cruz knows all too well. His wolf has taken up residence in his head, taunting him night and day with vividly violent and carnal thoughts. Convinced he's cursed, he needs the help of a powerful witch before he literally goes insane. Evie Savoie has always obeyed the house rules of her coven--no werewolves. They're known for being moody and volatile. So, when a distempered, dangerous werewolf strolls in the bar and almost strangles one of her late-night customers, she's ready to bounce him through the door. But the desperation in his eyes when he begs her to help him softens her heart and convinces her to bend the rules. What Evie doesn't know is that Mateo's wolf has a mind of his own. And now that she's in his sights, he wants only one thing. Her.

Witches, I have a gorgeous guest to share with you on this episode - who is fresh off the release of her debut romance novel: Supernova

We had the BEST time chatting about everything from balancing creativity as an author, an artist, and a new self-employed business owner... through to writing spicy romance with fade to black or closed door scenes... sharing your creative vision... and so much more!

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J.A. Jude is an author from Melbourne, Australia. An avid reader from childhood who refound her love for reading in her adult years, Jude is an artistic soul at heart, obsessed with the escapism that comes from a good book. A pisces dreamer, she spends most of her free time deep in the flow state of creating art—when she’s not binge watching a new TV show with her husband or curled up in bed delving into a new book; an ambience video in the background (of-course).

Sick of wondering ‘what if’, Jude began putting her love for writing and creating into writing her own book. A sucker for love, her stories are centered around romance with strong elements of the supernatural or fantasy worlds that shaped much of her life.

Supernova, Book 1 in the Gray Knights Series is her debut novel. https://www.amazon.com.au/J-A-Jude/e/B0C34B6K86/ref=aufs_dp_fta_an_dsk

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/authorjajude/

TIKTOK: @authorjajude

Pinch me! LANA PECHERCZYK is on the podcast in this episode … and when I say I couldn’t stop smiling when I finished this chat (my cheeks literally ached from so much smiling!) 

Lana Pecherczyk is a neurodivergent paranormal and fantasy romance author from Australia. Two-time winner of the RWA Prism Award. She makes a mean chocolate cake and enjoys 'pro-caffeinating.' Basically, if it's got flawed, swoon-worthy men, strong women, spice, and page-turning action, then she'll write it because she loves to read it. She also wins love by daylight and fights evil by moonlight.

After a crazy busy schedule of attending BABE Melbourne and RARE London, alongside the release of her latest in the Sinner Sisterhood series - The Sinner and the Gunslinger - I am so grateful to Lana for making the time to come and hang out! You can check out the links to Lana's books below, including her Fae Guardians series, the Deadly 7, and The Sinner Sisterhood 💜💜💜 

CONNECT WITH LANA HERE: 

https://lanapecherczyk.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lana_p_author/

https://www.tiktok.com/@lanapauthor

Start reading THE SINNER & THE GUNSLINGER right now: https://a.co/d/8bxsdan

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The age of sin is here…

Chased by evil her whole life, Leila was accused of lighting the fire that killed her beloved foster brother Zeke. Now she’s one of the badass assassins fated to wield holy relics that will stop the apocalypse. But when Zeke turns up alive, handsome as the devil and working for her rivals, she’s forced to confront her worst fear… is she evil? Why else would he fake his death and abandon her?

Burdened by guilt, Zeke joined Team Saint as a gunslinging demon hunter to pursue a path of redemption. He failed everyone in his life… including the only girl he ever loved, his foster sister Leila. When an ancient prophecy drops him back into her life, he realizes he has a second chance at making things right. Easier said than done when she would rather he stayed dead.

As Lilith’s dark plan unfolds, Zeke and Leila are forced together on a desperate quest for a weapon that will stop the Horseman of War. Past wounds reopen, sins are confronted, trust is shattered, and passions ignite. And when lies are circling like sharks, their newly forged love could be the salvation the world needs… or the downfall of them all.

For fans of Buffy and Supernatural, this spicy paranormal romance weaves a tale of second chances, foster sibling bonds, and the struggle to reconcile secrets and lies. If you're drawn to stories of forbidden love, ancient prophecies, demon-hunting road trips, and the power of trust, immerse yourself in this captivating series about bad girls saving the world and the tortured heroes who captivate their hearts.

**Please Note: This series touches on taboo and dark topics, has explicit sexual content, demon-hunting-violence, and is unsuitable for the very young or those sensitive about religion, horror, and demons. HEA guaranteed.

***** CATCH THE PODCAST ON APPLE, SPOTIFY + YOUTUBE 

Connect with @elliottroseauthor on Bookstagram and Booktok

I had the most incredible time chatting with the delightful Rory Scott for this episode! Where we dive into her world of Gods and Legends in For the Love of the Gods (Tempt the Gods book 1)

This was SUCH a fun episode, I hope you love listening in

Start Reading Now: https://a.co/d/9yBB8cK

Connect with Rory:

https://www.instagram.com/authorroryscott/

https://www.tiktok.com/@authorroryscott

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For the Love of the Gods is a forced marriage of convenience, fantasy romance novel, the first in a series about the gods navigating love and politics in a modern setting. The plot will continue through the trilogy, but each book is a standalone romance.

Hades and Pluto. Husband and Wife.

The Underworld is inevitable. No matter your status as a human, everyone ends up there eventually. For two millennium, souls would pray for safe passage from House Hades or House Pluto. But when an unexpected birth forces the houses into competition, the already tense relationship between Lady Hades and Lord Pluto will come to a head.

Dominic wants revenge. Rose wants solace from Dominic's prying eyes and thinly veiled contempt. When marriage between their two houses is the only option to keep the Upperworld from turning their decades-old anger toward them, they are forced together. The longer they spend in each other's presence, the more unlikely achieving those goals become. As lies between the two of them and between the humans and gods themselves unravel, only one of them comes out victorious.

I have the most incredible guest on this episode, Trilina Pucci herself … not only a #1 Amazon and USA TODAY Bestselling Author but a bad-ss writer of incredibly steamy love stories, with everything from mafia to smutcom to stock your bookshelves You will find yourself falling in love with a whole host of book boyfriends worth binging and let me tell you this woman writes smutty goodness that will live RENT FREE in your brain.

We're talking about everything from following your heart into writing stories, hitting #1 (after an 18 month hiatus from writing) and of course... her highly anticipated new release KNOT SO LUCKY

I laughed so hard during this chat, and have to give an especially big virtual hug to Trilina for being able to come hang out with us on the podcast despite falling sick straight on the back of attending Book Bonanza! 💜💜💜

CONNECT WITH TRILINA PUCCI HERE:

https://trilinapucci.com/

 https://www.instagram.com/authortrilinapucci

 https://www.tiktok.com/@trilinapucci.author

Start reading KNOT SO LUCKY right now: https://a.co/d/7YFBDh7

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Me: Ask me what happens in Vegas…

Samantha: What happens in Vegas?

Me: Let me tell you. What happens is that you get “make out with strangers and pee in a parking lot” drunk.

TIE THE KNOT WITH A GUY YOU JUST MET.

Then *allegedly* participate in depraved group activities with him and his friends in the honeymoon suite of a five-star hotel.

But that’s not even the worst part. Because after an epic walk of shame, you find out he’s some insanely famous bad-boy quarterback who’s in the midst of cleaning up his act.

So now, you have to pretend to like him… sober…until you can skip town with an annulment and a shirt that reads, “I’d hit that.”

Except for bam—tiny hiccup, his personality cancels out his hot AF face.

And let’s not mention how you definitely took a trip to pound town with his friends.

So, yeah. That’s what happens in Vegas.

You get Knot so Lucky even when you think you hit the jackpot.

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CATCH THE PODCAST ON APPLE, SPOTIFY + YOUTUBE

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Hear that sound? It’s me screaming that this week’s guest on the podcast is Avina St Graves her mother-fkn-self 

We’re talking all about her new release: DEATH’S OBSESSION

Which is also going to be YOUR new stalker-shadow-daddy obsession

From an early age, romance author Avina St. Graves spent her days imagining fantasy worlds and dreamy fictional men, which spurred on from her introverted tendencies. In all her day dreaming, there seemed to be a reoccurring theme of morally grey female characters, love interests that belong in prison, and unnecessary trauma and bloodshed.

Much to everyone's misfortune, she now spends her days in a white collar job praying to every god known to man that she might be able to write full time and give the world more red flags to froth over.

I knew this episode was going to be something extra special when the first thing we got to swoon over was Avina’s “Daddy Pedro” mug (you’ll have to watch the episode on YT to see what all the fuss is about  👀)

Check out the blurb for Death’s Obsession here 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

He’s coming for you.

Death is meant to come on a chariot of broken dreams or in the dark trenches of a storm, not in love letters and gifts.

He did not take my soul when I was meant to die. He did not want it all the other times that I’ve offered it to him on a silver platter. Yet, time and time again, he reminds me that I am his: His night monster, his dark love, his perfect other.

Death was the only thing keeping me alive. He watches me from his corner, taunts me with sweet messages, marks my body with his touch as I sleep.

He took the people that I love away from me. Still, no one believed me when I said that I saw the faceless man on the night of the accident.

No one can escape death.

Me? I’m chasing it.

CONNECT WITH AVINA ST GRAVES:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/avina.stgraves/

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@avina.stgraves

Start reading Death's Obsession: https://a.co/d/e1uj3AX

CATCH THE PODCAST ON APPLE, SPOTIFY + YOUTUBE

Connect with @elliottroseauthor on Bookstagram and Booktok

Witches, please welcome our incredible guest this week… Sarah Blue!

Sarah writes contemporary sweet omegaverse, erotic, paranormal, why choose romances. She loves romance in nearly any genre. When she isn’t writing you can find her nose buried in a book or lit up from her kindle. She loves the sweeter side of romance and creating interesting characters while adding adventure and spice. Writing strong female characters and male characters willing to show weakness is something that makes her gooey on the inside.

We're talking all about her Indie Romance author journey, writing across a diverse range of genres, how to work with inspiration striking in the most *unique* of moments 😉, Sarah gives her ultimate guide to omegaverse for the uninitiated… and the masterclass in all things DADDY that we have all been ‘good girls’ waiting for 

Oh, and this episode is brought to you by our collective swooning over Daddy Pedro 😈

CONNECT WITH SARAH BLUE:

Website: https://authorsarahblue.com/

Shop/Merch: https://authorsarahblue.com/shop/

Start Reading SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE: https://a.co/d/cqvMalR

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarahblueauthor/

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahblueauthor

***TWs: As with any book discussed or recommend on the Podcast, please make sure to check any content warnings beforehand - books are typically hella spicy romance with lots of explicit s-x, MMC unalivers you’ll grow to love, and in many cases there will be dark elements explored such as dubious consent, power dynamics, k!nk exploration and more. 

Find the podcast everywhere on socials: @successful.witches

Elliott Rose is on Booktok and Bookstagram @elliottroseauthor

Happy PRIDE beauties... 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

We're celebrating #loveislove here on the podcast with our spicy book recommendation this week coming from the queen behind the Salacious Players' Club - book three in the series - GIVE ME MORE

Welcome to Successful Witches … a podcast for Indie Romance lovers and writers where we’re obsessed with Spice + Smut + Happily Ever Afters

This is our regular 'After Dark' segment where we’ll be coming in with our spiiicccyyyyy book recommendations, with us essentially raving about a book we’ve both loved!

Please welcome in to the podcast my dear friend and fellow smutty-book-witch, Nicole Middleton ... We decided our chaotic WhatsApp messages to each other screaming about the books we were both reading should really be recorded… and now we’re here gracing you all with our obsession for indie romance… you’re welcome 😉

***OUR RECOMMENDED SPICY READ THIS WEEK***

GIVE ME MORE by Sara Cate

This is book number three in the Salacious Players' Club series... these are interconnected-standalones, that you CAN absolutely enjoy individually, however as you'll hear us talk about during this episode we both HIGHLY recommend reading all of them

What to expect:
- Throuple/Poly dynamic between a married couple and their BFF for life who joins to form the third member in the relationship
- Bi awakening
- Exploring K!nks
- Asking for what you want
- S%x Club(s)
- A K!nky Air BnB
- Demonstrations on stage 👀
- Unpacking childhood prejudice & trauma

BOOK BLURB 👇🏼

I’m a scoundrel Playboy. Man wh*re. Basically, I get around, and I’m not afraid to admit it. So when my best friend opens up Salacious Players’ Club and asks me to head the construction, how could I say no? Now we’re on a cross-country road trip touring other k-nk clubs, and I couldn’t be happier. Life is good. Then Hunter suddenly asks me to sleep with his wife…while he watches. I’ll do anything for my best friend, but this is the one request I should say no to. Isabel is the woman of my dreams, but she’s his. And the exact reason I should say no is the one reason I say yes. Because it’s not only Isabel I want. These are the two most important people in my life, and if we go down this path, how will I ever be able to walk away? I’m not sure my best friend understands just how much I’m willing to do for him—and why.

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Find Sara Cate online: https://saracatebooks.com/

Grab your copy here: https://a.co/d/8h6UHvX

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59420466-give-me-more

***TWs: As with any book we recommend on the Podcast, please make sure to check any content warnings beforehand - books we recommend on the show are Indies Romances with lots of explicit s-x, featuring (sometimes, but not always) MMC unalivers you’ll grow to love, and in many cases there will be dark elements explored such as dubious consent, power dynamics, k!nk exploration and more.

FYI, witches - these are not reviews or book ratings! So don’t expect us to give you a ‘scale’ or anything like that. Everyone’s book rating system is subjective and we’re just here to share our love of Indie Romance. Any book we recommend on Successful Witches is one we have both read, loved, and want to rave about endlessly. Contents will most definitely be HOT. They are all extra spiccyyyyyyyyy with wide open door explicit 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

Find the podcast everywhere on socials: @successful.witches

Elliott Rose is on Booktok and Bookstagram @elliottroseauthor

Nicole Middleton is on IG & TT @nicolefuckingmiddleton